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Iowa City City•Council, r'eg.sessio ,
10/26/76, 7-:"30 P.MI, at the 'Civic Center.
Present: Balmer, deProsse; Foster, Neu-
hauser, Perret, Selzer; VeVera. ;Mayor
Neuhauser presiding.
Pat Passmore, Pres. of Help for 'Owners of
Mobile Homes, appeared and presented a
statement which included 23 problems en-
countered by mobile home coUet-tenants:
Terry Suskirk & Elizabeth Stimmel.also
appeared. City Mgr, asked'"that a repres.
from H:O.M.H. contact Asst. City Atty.
Kushnir.• Moved"by "Foster, secohded by
Perret, that the statement friom HO.M:H.
be received and filed. Motion carried,
7/0.
Councilwoman,dePross'e asked that Items
5,a.1. and' 2., fetters front Tom•Alber�
hasky & Ronald Schintler; bb -added to the
Consent Calendar. Moved by Balmer, sec-
onded"by Perre$'; that the fol=lowing
agenda items and recommendatidns in the
Consent 'Calendar"be approved and/or adopt-
ed as amended:
Reading of minutes of official actions,
reg. Council, mtg: of 10/12/76, subject
to correction, as rec. by City Clerk.
MinUtds'ef -Bd. & Comm.: Comprehensive
Plan Cooed. Comm. - 9/22,176; Airport
Comm. - 9/22/76, Housing -Comm.: 9/22/76;
P & Z Comm. - 10/7/76; CCN'< 10/6/76,
Permit Res., recorded in Res. Book 37,
as rec. by City Clerk: Res.,#76-384,
page 515, approving Class''C:Beer Permit
for Drug Fair #2, 1030"lJilliam St.,. Res,
#76-385; page 516; approving Cigarette
Permits.
Motion to -approve appl.fron M
Heights DeV. Co. for conaier
fe on m BryhM
r -o -w.
Correspondences Elaine Shepherd, re
car towing. referred to Police Dept..,
Atty. Wm; Meardon; repres, owner's of
Peninsula, e6 municipal serv: for an-
nexed property, referred to Ciiy Atty.
& P. W• Dept•; Jerry HolrOes, r'e ord, to
eliminate ]eaf burning; and JCRPG Fe
public tra'rjs: improvements; both refer-
red to City Mgt;;'rs 'office; Tom lllber:'
haskya; ro: roe.. to: „�pg, Ipidt>rick
& 12on:Schi.ni1.'er, .ri rec: ko_appi
ok Moore to: Od_ .of 'Eleo< Exami
& flppeais., received
A,fffrmati:.ve:.rol 1 cal ll vote= t�as.,vria
all Councilmembers present,i .
MoVedi by,Perret,, .secgnded" by; ;dePross
adopt: RES: #76;$86, as recor4ed in.Ri
Book 37:; pages 1517-35. ,AUTHORIZING'E.
CUT,ION",OF rCONTRACT .with Sasalgi Assoc.
thei dev.. and; implemeni,atiorr 6f ;a cii:i
pa!rtici.pa,tion- rocessi!fon the, Compxet
sive Phan:. :Ro.l.] ca11; Ayes,;�;dePross
Foster; N.euhauser, Perret: A?ays: Set
Vevera. Balmer. Res. itae: 'I,, 4/3,
Moved by foster, seconded:by ,lierret,:
approve the Mayor's apptmt.,of Dale F'
nery, ]60,;Ravencrest Dr_„ oto- Hilt the;
vac;ahe5i art the Bd:. of g1dcc.:Exani, & AF
pea;js ,for` ;journeyman esi,ec,;, .iEi�, eiipi'r
10/26/&G. "MotiOir carried, ur llimousHy
The Ci i
able for the�ci y Attti"toDhrbija a a,
written document to re€]ectpthaintent
of the Ci ty for comp] i aiico df;4he Story
Water Management Ord;:. 'b)'r "B"r.'yn . ilawr 8;
City, Mgr. :Be"rl in: ind
theQ
.sa6i9 ,1orks Dept- Avaluate, icaW the,ui
i:ty ,;of ;the .35 m, p.h• :zone. qjr Roches
ter Ave. The City Mgr.,iyLt:3 eh,E;c into
what can be done to eliminate garbage r.
:mai;n'i ng..on :downtown :streetsTo imoxe _th
a reasonable. length of t}me; I{i _ahscr e:
pla;irted $hat; the,Legal�Dfppt, world have
report, bn permitting undeirgr,,agpo: vaults,
lts,.
in a .aouG[l _ ,'Of weeps.,
MoVedl by,;Roster; se
co.Ttdec(' �y Vdlrnira 'to
appr.•o,ve the, transfer;of tpe� Iea:s;E fxom
the Goody Shop. to Robt. Do .., ;=reggest
ed by the City -Mgr, Motipn darr„ied„ ,7/0
It was suggested by the Duty Mgrs, as pet
Citystaff's;re"c„ the CS'1611ai1,.Vake,no
actigni .corIcerning the eggilred, dead]'
ne
for Max 1'acum,;io move the;,hpuse.,l�gcated
at: t ' - i "' ,C.ourt, .3t;, a with Ino Courfrirl ob-
jectTOP4." The City Mgr, requgste5l a.shori
exec, .�sgssion.,foljOhq g thb m, '$o..tho
suss ,pi oPerty,negot•a.tions.i
dis-
Councill decided to discuss: the. Aiip'i,•Trust
Fund and Ran the Can. Ordin;lnces a'C infor-
mal sessiori.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Fostelb tha
the City of,loWa City assist Police Off,
Win. Kidwell with legal expepses, i,'fi any,.
incurreii by hien in eonnectiipn withupgndii
investigation,by fed..authoritin of the
actions• of the: I.C. ,Police Dept. & .other
law enforcement agencies. Any, bil-ls sub-
mitted to the City -,by Mr. Kidwell for
payment will be subject to the review of
the City Mgr. and other appropriate City
officials before payment. Hourly charges
in excess of $40.00 an hr. will not be
paid. The assistance provided ih�this
motion is subject to being wfthdrawm at
any time by,moti,on of the Council. The
City Council by ,adopting thi s, motion
shall not,be.cons:idered,as having.ex-
pressed any op,Tni.on as to the merits of
the controversy which is.the subject of
the investigation. Motion carried,
4/2/1, with Selzer & Vevera voting "no"
and Balmer abstaining. Len Brandrup,
922 Kirkwo.od.Ave:,:appeared.
Moved by Foster; seconded. by Perret; that
'the" ORD. AMENDING :ZONING, ORD: 2238,.BY.
CHANGINGiUSE REGULATIONS. OF ACT:, INC:,
FROM R1A TO ORP ZONE be consi.dered:and
given first vote for passage. Affirma-
tive rolls call vote was unanimous, all
Councilmembers .present..
Moved by 'Selzer, seconded by Balmer,,that
the :ORD. ESTABLISHING 'PLANNED:- AREA DEV.
(ORCHARD COURT) be considered and given
first vote;for passage. P & Z Commr..
Kammermeyer. appeared. Affirmative roll
calli vote was unanimous, all Council-
members present.
After Foster withdrew his motion to.de-
fer the following, item, and Selzer with-
drew his second to the motion, it ,was;
moved by Foster; secondediby deProsse
that the ORD. AMENDING ZONING ORD. 2238
BY CHANGING USE REGULATIONS OF MT. PROS-
PECT, PT. IV, FROM R1A TO RIB.AND:R2
ZONES be consideredi"and given first; ".vote
for passage. Mike Kammerer, Shive-
Hattery A Assoc., appeared'. P & Z Commr.
Kammermeyer appeared. City Atty. Hayek
stated that Council should control densi-
ty through the zoning .ord:, dot -the sub-
division process. Helsuggested exploring
the posstbfli:ty of d'evelopi'ng under a
Planned Area Dev. procedure. Roll call
on motion: Ayes- Selzer ; Balmer: Nays:
Perret, Vevera, deProsse; Foster, Neu-
hauser. Consideration, ;& lst vote for
passage not adopted, 2/4.
moved; iby ,Fositor> secctndedi :by deF!iro; ie: t�,(
table; ind'efi,gi,tely; first xgnsldel�atlon o
the 0RD.,AMENDING ZONTNG ORD. 2 38 BY
CHANGING'THE USE REG. OF CT, HILL, SCOTT
BLVD.,, ADD. 1#5, FROM RIA FlND; R3XJ0 RIB V
AND RX ZON.ES:. "motion c�l,rrledl, ,71/0.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Peerret that
the ORD...AMENDINQ PRD. NQ!.."223$,;,THE.ZONu
I,NG ORO.•,I BY,,ESTABLISHINGI RER. ;FOR; THE
I
PLANTING !OF TREES WITHIN ; OWA CLTY; BY 'LS41
TABLISHING SEC.. 8.10:'40 be; consi'ilered .anis
given second vote for pas;sage. Jfomm,.De
Dir. Kraft answered several quesltions. !�
Roll call:; Ayes:.ileProsse,, Fosters Neu l
hauser, :Perrot. Nays:: Sauer.,
Balmer. Con'sideration.,&'rd vote far I'
passage `give,n,. 4/3, 11I.
Movedi by !,deProsse, seconded -by
that. the:ORD. 4176-28,14# as rec
Ord. Book 10; page :52-55,- AHE
NO,'2584„ THE FOI -STR OR I.. BY
SEC, 3.38;,8.,A AND 3:38.11',.A"(3.)
FORESTRYiORD. AND ESTABLISHING
TIONS IN LIEU THEREOF be',passe
ed, :Roll; call: Ayes: de.pross
s
Neuha ,pr:, PPerret. Nays;, Vey
Selzer, 'Ord, adopted,, 03„ -
Moved,,by PerrIet, seconded' :by :deProsse
that ORO X76,,2815, as, rec'arded i j 0 Ord
10, pages 56-57;, ESTABLISHIIyG ADl`L:;,
ERS FOR THE BD. OF ADJUST _ ' ' b ' ,l,p 'is
and adopted. Roll call: Ayes; dePtc
,Foster, 'N;euhauser„ Perretl; geveta.: ,N,
'Balmer, Stelzer:" Ord,, adppted,512.,,
Moved by .Perret, seconded;by Foster, to
defer 'the,! RES. ADORTING'THE IOWFi:C TY
PLAN TREE -PLANTING PLAN! -, AS PART OF T4'
COMP,REHENSI:'fE ;PLAN until. next week, -Mo-
tion;car,ried,, 71Q ,
I
Moved ;by ,Balmer>.seconded!by Foster.,to
ado{1t .RES,. #7.6-387 as re;coCded lm Res.
Book 37,. page 536, ACCEPIiING.PONG AND I'
SEWER I¢iPROVEp1ENTS IN Mag3RIDE;ADD „ PT.�
II, Affirmative roll call vote Bias unaal
mous, all Councilmembers,presentp
I'
'Moved by Fqster; seconded;by,Pe,x,et ,to
adopt RES,, #76-3882 as re;corded;� n: Res.
Boot,, 37, pages 537-41, A[ITHORIZi G;@tAYO
TO SIGN ENGR. AGREEMENT N!ITH utiSTRA A
K -IMM FOR:IDESIGN.OF, EQUIP itTO-MI"X.,,SEWAGE
GAS &,NATURAL GAS FOR USE; AT P.O,It,UfJON
was unanimous, Ali,tounclfimeMDC
As per,agpli,cant'screques'tL;,. it
bydeProsse:,;,seconded, by,,Kerrel
ti,
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to
adopt RES. #76-389, as recorded in Res.
Book 37, pages 542-45, CONVEYING POR-
TION OF AN ABANDONED ALLEY IN BLK. 9,
MANVILLE HEIGHTS ADD. Affirmative roll
call vote was unanimous, all Council -
members present.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to
adopt RES. #76-390, as recorded in Res.
Book 37, pages 546-59, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH MUN. CODE
CORP. PROVIDING FOR THE CODIFICATION OF
MUN. ORDINANCES. Affirmative roll call
vote was unanimous, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to
adopt RES. #76-391, as recorded in Res.
Book 37, pages 560-65, AUTHORIZING EXE-
CUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE FED. AVIA-
TION ADMN. CONCERNING CONDITIONS TO BE
PLACED UPON THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF
AIRPORT PROPERTY TO THE IA. DEPT. OF
TRANSPORTATION. Affirmative roll call
vote was unanimous, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse,
to approve sub -contractual agreement be-
tween Zuchelli, Hunter & Assoc. and
Lawrence Halprin Assoc. Motion carried,
7/0.
As requested by the City Mgr., it was
moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to
authorize staff to prosecute Dean Oakes
in Dist. Ct. for housing violations at
938 Ia. Ave. Motion failed, 3/4, with
Selzer, Foster, Balmer, and Vevera vot-
ing "no." Bill Terry, 206 W. Park Rd.,
appeared. Moved by Vevera, seconded by
Foster, to defer the matter. Motion
carried, 5/2, with deProsse and Selzer
voting "no."
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to
adjourn the mtg. to exec. session to dis-
cuss property negotiations. Roll call:
Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhau-
ser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Motion
carried, 7/0. (10:30 P.M.)
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the office of
t{h�eCity Clerk.
MAY C. NEl1HAU�
ABBIE STOLFU
CITY CLERK
November 9, 1976
'.OF 'COUNCIL
OCTOBER 12 discuss contract d.ta{Ts E
The cost of publishin 'the followin Moved b
ceedings & claims is $ 9 pro' yer" SeCQAded'b 11
accept and authorize implementatfa ,oef the
tive cost to date during this calendara Sl��:,..to
Architectural Barrier Removal pro�;l a$'
Cu
Year for said publication is $ outlined and in phases em )-
---� staff for city -own `d b1d r,. pa erg ed by
Iowa City City Council, regular session, Motion carried, 7, 9', ' r! }.
10/12/76, 7;30 p,M• ��. �•
cilmembers present WeCivic Center. Coun-
Balmer, de- City Mgr. Berlin re'questedl an ,exec�jj}ive
Prosse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret session me discuss property
Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser presiding Selzer, He informed_Counci.Tpthat Te ee:r's? Cions,
Francis Hamit, a local developer , appear- chairmen, asksent to the ing ntond!Demq ra en ti
ed and read his personal statement re planing campaign siYjns.om•pubii"d ..
statements made by citizens, objecting to refrain V. 'i�
the Heritage Square rtizenezoniand that his office Tater'iss'ued'Pr.
Foster,. seconded by Perret,gthat°hes by plinary'actiongifhthese int(iCdents-cc�
statement be received y onl'd takr;; i'sci-
and made a part of the Placed On ued. City Mgr,. Berkirr.anndUnced th'��
carried, 7/0. would be a Budget Advisor.
Oct. 13, 3:00. p,M„ to discus' mtr�J�
Councilman Balmer stated a (budget process. next,
et adjustment could be made Possiby ble budg-
ingconveying}
ing funds allocated to Bds, & Comms. public hearing on {.a
Ei1k. 46 to loh; & El,a an aIle n
After City Clerk Stolfus requested that a Ite>l,and.yya$.h
Res. Approving Cigarette Permit be added and closed, .No one alppeared_ atoyed 'y".,
to the Consent Calendar, it was moved b Selzer" seconded - �eYera,.,to Adopt tEi
N76-370,. as recorded'.,ir4 Ite B.o P ���'
Foster, seconded by Perret, that the fol- pages. 48:0-1 ,§ Pk 3-
lowing agenda items and recommendations >• CONV >✓ING ALLQ',TN,ESLK ; 0'
in the Consent Calendar be approved and/ EAST IONA unanimous,
s, ayiati.y4 ,r41,1;.ca,i
or adopted as amended: vote. was.unahlmous, aCl Co c.la �[��`
present. uR m�emhen1,.
Reading of minutes of official actions, N•illram Buss, 7471dr'Elentori,,
reg. Council Mtg., 9/P8/76, subject to Francis Hamit, Heritage• System rid
re correction, as rec. by City Clerk. re Heritage Square reronir�
Minutes of Bds& Comms. y of o ec: orsw. Ct., ,presenfed a,' et } on+
Employ. _ Mayor's s Youth of objectors.
p Y. Bd, 9;27176; Human Rel, Comm• - by Foster;. to.pllace�the petits}p prc fijje
9/27/76,
and make it a part .°f thiereddrd. Mot�on',
Permit Res., recorded in Res, Book 37, as carried, 7 0,
rec, b by Vevera to give vthe ed bl)RQe Ab1ENDIHIi�TF
y City Clerk: Res. N76-368
approving Class C Beer Permit for �Down
478, ZONING OR
town Conoco, 105 E. Burlington. Res. X76- lljj 223$ RX CNANGI(iG,'jNE USEU�
LA1'ION:i OF THE _8O(T BL.' "OEZ W.''.fNT(1N ;S tip
369, p, r{yg� approving Cigarette Permit. FRIM R;iA TO PG zONE ,-ir=st corii5c(eta "
Correspondence: Mrs, and vote .for passage. Rcil,l Ik
Wm, Marland, re la Foster, G"��T A e=
equip, for Brookland Park, referred to y , Balmer,. deprosse, fzl)st cone �'r"
Parks & Rec. Dept, Vevera
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, eration not given,, l/&. $
all Councilmembers present, Council discussedrezon:n ::Cort. P ;i
Scott Blvd,,. Add, ,�5, .flrom'RIA .tQNR1Et.�
Concerning the Comprehensive Plan, as dis- RBA zones. Bruce Glasgow, Larry Schnitd
cussed previously, it was moved by Foster, jer, and Ron Meyer; reprtesi6"tjhg #ie de;Lr
seconded by deprosse, that Staff be au- vel°per, appeared, dahe,Jakob:
thorized to enter into a contract with Commftsion;:a eared', V 4■ P&Z.l''
Sasaki Assoc. and Attic & Cellar to formu- os Moved •lijH deRross���'
late a citizen participation proposal, seconded ti n.,of t, as t}efet^ �t'ye. ii;rst
consideratdon.of the ORD!, �"
Comm.De Dir. Kraft outlined four basic ORD, N0. 2238 .BY CHANGIEN�]NG..ZOryI4!i�
elements the contract,requires the consult
TION! OF COURT HILL = SCITI�B0yS�'REGULJ
ant to do. Andrea Hauer, CCN Chrmn., a - FROM RIA AND R3A, TO.' IiN!).R3A�ZONE$D.r) '
pea red. Roll call: Ayes: deprosse, P discussion getyyeen.develRper air- staff
Foster, Neuhauser, 'Perret. Na. s:
Selzer, Vevera.. Motign ear.ried, 4/Balmer, see ilf arrangemegt cap; h'� made, ;j'' 6 � t
Mayor Neuhauser noted the Com eli4/3. a density mould not .be -pct~eased,;'pMgtjoh,11
carri.eda 5%2;; .Seltzer a,n��.[ia'lui '}, iCi
Plan Coord. Comm, would meet Oct; j4•to + cit
no City Berllq :rear-est5�r +ti .
yuw will deal
to solve the
trunk sewer.
agreed.
witn avaAlabl•e information
question of exsion of the
The motioner r!•! seconder
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that
the ORD. AMENDING ORD. NO. 2238, THE ZON-
ING ORD., BY ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR
THE PLANTING. OF TREES. be considered and
given first vote for passage. Roll call:
Ayes,: Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse,
Foster. Nays; Selzer, Vevera, Balmer.
First consideration given, 4/3. Nancy
Seiberling,, Proj. Green, appeared. Moved
by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to amend
the Tree Planting Ord. and the Forestry
Ord. to incorporate the changes as de-
scribed in the 10-7-76 memo from Rick
Geshwiler concerning Sec. 8,10.40.8,
8.10.40.10, 8.10.40.11.A(6) & 3.38.11.A(A).
Motion carried, 4/3. Balmer, Selzer, and
Vevera voted "no".
Councilman Selzer asked for a clarifica-
tion of Sec. 0.10.40.4.0 which obligates.
property owners whose cost for altera-
tions to structures is -in excess of 10%
to comply with the tree ords,. He felt
this provision encroached upon the rights
of individuals, and, in the future for
ords. like these, Council should con-
sider the total cost, of the project.,
Councilman Balmer noted he was opposed to
this ord. because it was one step closer
to govt, control over private property.
Bob Welsh, 2526 Mayfield, appeared. Coun-
cilwoman deProsse complimented Senior
Planner Rick Geshwiler on the award his
tree planting plan received from Design
and Environment magazine's awards program.
Moved by deProsse, secolided by Perret,
that the ORD. AMENDING ORD. NO. 2584, THE
FORESTRY ORD. BY REPEALING SEC. 3.38.8.A
AND 3.38.11A(3) AND ESTABLISHING NEW SEC-
TIONS IN'LIEU THEREOF be considered and
given first vote for passage. Roll call:
Ayes: Perret, deProsse, Foster, Neu-
hauser. Nays: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer.
First consideration given, 4/3.
Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse,
that the ORQ.�ESTABLISHING ADD'L.. POWERS
FOR THE BD. OF ADJUSTMENT be considered
and given first vote for passage. Roll
call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser,
Perret. Nays: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer.
First consideration given, 4/3.
voted' upon for, I nal IMMP At, tb19;� ne.
Affirmativ i c41T, vote *[s unanin us,
all Counci bers present. Moved N,
Foster,, seconded by Perret; iirat ORDt#6
2812, as recorded inOrd; 8100% 10"; p;iy ,
45-47,• AMENDING THE MU ,"GODE.:BY' PROH,1 IT-
ING- PARKING OF MOTOR'VEWUS UPON,P(E .;L"
VATE�PROPERTY WITHQUT_CONSENI OF THEI!#.a1
v,.uvn,.0 M,-;�cviuncliJtj uuuq t'kSgp.tn;l2u,
AND REPEALING, SEC. •2 yRNQ 3 by OR1#_ NQS
2642 be :finally adoptYd at this tlmeqJi
Affirmative roll call vote was unaniii�QJ
all Councilmembers present. "1'':
Moved by Selzer.,; seconded. by Balmer,jt,at
the ORD. #76.-2813,, as recorded in Ori
Book l0, ,pages 48-,51, AMENDIigj .ZONING RD.
2238 BY G ANG - G THE, { SE'REG
H. IN, T ) 11,LATI4INS'
SEVERAL CONTIGUOUS PARCELS DIP,1 ND S I OF
BRYN MAWR HEIGHTS 7 FROM R1E( ;ZONE TO�
R$, AND RIB ZONES be.1assed and adopted
Roll call': Ayes: f6!'ter', '1•(eiipiauser L
Perret, Selzer, Vevei-z, 'Balnier. Nay',:';
deProsse. Ord, adobtM 6/l`.. �
Moved by Foster, secondod,: by'B.allmee'L I,o.
adopt. RES. #76-371, as;recorded .14 :Reid
Book 37, ;pages 482-3; APPROVING "PREL:f'
FINAL PLAT OF .LOUIS' RIRSl AqD, iAffi.j�
tiveroll, call votewa.s.unanftaousy atgl,H"'
Councilmembers presentf,, . I;,
Moved by Selzer:, seconded' by ,fia`Fmer., 4r,
adopt RES. #76-372, as recorded in.'Rer
Book 37, pages 484, APPROVING PREL, Ph
OF BRYN MAWR, HEIGHTS; PT. S. A;ffirmai.i�S
roll call vote was unanimous, Bal CPU 41
cilmembers present.
Council discussed the ;pret. plat~ bf ,,ill1'
lage Green So, Comm. Dev;..Dir ,:Kratft
presented,sketches sh6Wibg.the concep Fc
the proposed dedication, of, land;, iDevF=
opers Dick McCr"eedy' and, Jerry Halgeobq c
were in attendance to answer cluestipq 7
P & Z Commissioner Janie Jakobsren appe��
Moved by Balmer, secod�eii'byr Ve✓era,
dopt RES. #76-373 recorded! in R6t. Boo 3
page 485, APPROVING PRiFL. PLAT,',OF-,VILL'
GREEN SO. Move& by Perret seconded 61
Foster to amend the res, o jliclude tjji
dedication of the triajigOlar; arks.
calll: Ay9s Perret, i,oste�� Ngujia{1s'
Nays: Selzer,, Vevera, Balme!',,'depros,
Motion failed, 3/4, Afifirmatiye o11i�1
vote was ufnanimous. on motion to'adopt'Irt'
resolution, all Councj.f iemIt pre'senfs,
Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera that Moved by Balmer., seconded by >elzer,
the rule requiring that ords„ must be adopt RES. ,li76-374,: as recorded ib RE
considered and Voted on for passage at two Book 37!, page 486, NAMING GERV1kIN PAF
Council mtgs. prior to 'the mtg. at which LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY! OF, IOWjk,CITY,
it is to .be
finally be suspended, PheasAlit, Htll Park (provious1$1.Northe
that the first "and second' considerat{oh park"), Affi.rmAti.ve rolil Ca>Tl Notekwa
adopt RES, #76-375 1 uCd by Nprret, to
Book 37, as rec d in Res.
CO. REG. page as
JOHNSON
GATES ON THE EASTERN IOWA AREA CRIME COMM.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to
adopt RES. 576-376, as recorded in Res.
Book 37, pages 488-90, AUTHORIZING DIS-
POSAL OF PUBLIC PROPERTY. Affirmative
roll call vote was unanimous, all Council -
members present. This res. disposes of
property, in connection with the lst Ave.
realignment project, to Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Alberhasky.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to
adopt RES. 576-377, as recorded in Res.
Book 37, pages 491-7, AUTHORIZING REPLACE-
MENT CONTRACT FOR REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL
SERV. BETWEEN THE CITY & I014A APPRAISAL
AND RESEARCH CORP., AND RESCINDING RES.
576-366. Affirmative roll call vote was
unanimous, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, to
adopt RES. 576-378, as recorded in Res.
Book 37, pages 498-504, AUTHORIZING RE-
PLACEMENT CONTRACT FOR REAL ESTATE AP-
PRAISAL SERV. BET14EEN THE CITY AND ROY R.
FISHER, INC., AND RESCINDING RES. 576-367.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, to
rebate a certain portion of a bid ($4,670)
for an Urban Renewal house submitted by
Constance Merker. Motion carried, 7/0.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to
adjourn this Council mtg. to executive
session at 10:25 P.M. for discussion of
negotiations for property. Upon roll call,
Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer,
Vevera, Balmer, deProsse.
7/0. Motion carried,
m more complete
activities is on
the City Clerk.
ABBIE STOLFUS
CITY CLERK
description of Council
file in the office of
MARY C. NEUHAUSER
MAYOR
October 26, 1976
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 12, 1176
700 P,M,
The Iowa City City Council met in regular sessign,on
the 12th day of October, 1976, at 7:30 ;P.M. in -the Council
Chambers at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present Were;
Balmer., deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Per et, Selzer, Vevera,
Absent: none. Mayor Neuhauser presiding.
Mayor Neuhauser asked that if anyone would like .to ad
dress the Council, to please limit discussion to five minutes..
Francis Hamit, a local develoPer, appeared and read his per
sonal statement concerning statements made. by citizens.operi-
ing to the rezoning for Heritage Square„ it was move 3, by
Foster, seconded by Perret, that his staitement be rec''6ived.,
placed on file, and made a part of the record. Mgtion,car-
ried, 7/0.
Councilman Balmer stated he felt a possible budget ad-
justment could be made by scrutinizing funds allocated to
Boards and Commissions.
After City Clerk Abbie Stolfus requested that a ikesolu-
tion Approving Cigarette Permit be added to the Consent Cal-
endar, it was moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the
following agenda items and recommendations in the Concent
Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended:
Reading of minutes of official actions of regular, Coun-
oil meeting of 9/28/76, subject to correction, as recom-
mended by the Citv Clerk_
Minutes of Bds. & Comms-: Mayor's South Employ, Bd.,
9/27/76; Human Rel. Comm. - 9/27/96,
Permit Resolutions, recorded in Res. Book 37., as recom-
mended by the City Clerk: Res, 0 -+368, page 478.,ap-
Proving Class C Beer Permit for Continental Oil Go..
dba/ Downtown Conoco, 105 E. Burrington. Res. #715-369,
page 479, approving Cigarette Permit,
Correspondence: Letter from Mrs. William Marland„ re
play equip, for Brookland Park, referred to Parks &
Rec. Dept.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, all Cgunci,lmombers
present.
Council discussed the possibility of continuing the -
Management by Objectives program, City Mgr. Berlin indicated
a draft evaluation of the process has :been prepared,
i
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October 12; 1.51'76
Concerning the Comprehensive,Plan, as discussed r viou,
lY, it was moved by Poster, seconded b P el
be authorized to enter into a contract by
that l��a.
Attic & Cellar to formulate a citizen s AssociL
and help carry it through. participation proposal
the four g Camra. Dev. Dir. Kraft outl3n
basic elements the; contract requires, the ebnsult:
to do: (1) develop an awareness
vey instrument to be taiiulated'b programs ('�) prepare the sur
the consultant, City staff: an analyze b`
(3) prepare a general'survey to be:Publi ed
in the newspaper to be tabulated by City sta;ft and anal d"
by the consultant, and (4) coo:rd nate nei Y2I
which will be analyzed by the consultant. A d e
ghlc±hodd' medtY �s
Chairman, appeared and express . n r a 'tjauer„
of the sample surve,.
P sd b their commi;ttee!lsv diva '�` ' -`
Some CouncilmembersyfeltsCit d�,bg the ros d�" Pp•�bva]
ment the survey and not hire p P ctivei 'cgnsu3t�s,�it
t6hs should dhsa-gn..and imp�I e'
expertise, a consultant or u'se
Others felt a consultant's• expettise ia4s Aeedi
It was suggested that the Sanitation Dept, ci?uld delIver ,a::
Pick up questionnaires. Selzer called £or the question.onjllthe
Previous motion. Ayes: dbPrpsse, Foster, Neuha ser,; Perre#��.
Nays: Balmer Selzer
Neuhauser indicated theVComprehensivenPlan Co'oXdiriatins y,
mittee would ri e �� Mayq
meet Oct. 14 to discuss specific details of qmlis'
contract.
It was moved by Poster, seconded b
and authorize implementation of the Architectural�Barr a ej1
moval program as outlined anis in phases as recommended b` "sk�E2^t
for city -owned buildings and parks. It was noted that Sion for temporary y` ai f
y Stickers for women in,thei 8th'br 9th �ta�
month of pregnancy wag deleted. Motion carried; 1/61
City Mgr. Berlin requested an executive session folio ''"
this meeting to discuss property negotiations
ed Council that letters had been sent to the R'epubTican anW��g
Democratic chairmen He also inform_
paign signs on asking them to refrain from d"
9 public property. , Placing caA
later issued a p P y He that his, office
Press release stating the Cit
ciplinary action if these incide is continued.1a�ta fake di!;;, -
lin announced there would be a B d et Y �qqr Bek-6.
ing Oct. 13 at 3:00 P.M.g. Advisory Gommi:pt., 1 !11
next year, to discuss the budget"proc6s's for ,
The Public hearing on conveying an alley in blogac 46 to:
John J. and Ella M. Reiland was held.
seconded fore the Public hearing was closed. ItNwas movedone aebyeSelzerthere
Book 37, pages480-1,
adopt Res. #76-370, as r`ecordecl`f ri
IOWA CITY ' CONVEYING AN ALLEY IN BLOCK 46 n Re'3I.
call vote ' •AN ADDITION TO IOWA CITY QST '��i'
was unanimous IOWA. Affirmative roll
all C;ouncilmembers presserit,
a lP
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October 12, 19176
William Buss, 747 W. Benton St,,, and Francis Hamit;, Her�t,��e
a Systems, concerning rezoning o£ the.Prop�psed.HE,ritr
g i Jan tordubsI 918 Talwyn Ct., presented"'. "
petition of objectors. It was moved by, Ferret, si:condedtby
Foster, to place the, petition on file .and make, it a Acle4 of
the record:. Motion carried„ 7/0,: It WA moved .1 by seconded by Vevera to.gi.ve the ORDINANCE AMENDING,THE .- P,
I00 ORDINANCE 2238 BY CHANGIIQG THE U;SE REGUIy�.'fiIONEi OF THE
800 BLOCK OF W. BENTON ST. FROM R3A ;to PC ZONE fg4,; OF
deration and vote for passage. Ro71 call:.
Nays; Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera Ayes:-:,postE,�CK
First consideration not given, 1/.5, ' $slicer, deA,xos;e,_
cil
' from
nR1A and R3A to R1B and R3A court Hill - "Scott, 137.vd::,..'Add;:.
#5 from
Meyer, both representingthe '°nes' Bruce Glasgow and ggjc,
cussed their views concerningdthe,imp.actof th
appeared aiid, dis,�
on the present sewer system.. Ja e J e `deSfelQ1?i!!ent
sion, appeared, and explained their, cokobsen, P &: Z Cc
and a� '
pproved the rezo in mnii'ssion ,had reques;t,_
sewer. Seveconce
ral Councilmember,sofel ntjlempt&°2 Commission
should be ng, tile..
to the Provided with information on facilities av�laiil.e,_.
proposed rezoned areas in the future,. Larry Schnitt'er
also. appeared. It was moved by deProsse, seconded lby Foster, it
to defer the first conside
ZONING_ ORD, NO, 2238 BY ration oi: tie .ORDINANCE All
HILL -SCOTT B CIiANGING THE VSE," NpING
LVD., ADD.. $$, FROM RIA AND,,R-3AUTOTRIBSAND COURT
ZONES, for discussion between developer and staff t' R
some arrangement can be made so that the densit S? see if
increased. Motion carried, 5/2., Y would not be
"no", Cit Mgr. s e Selzer and Balmer!
Y g Berlin requested the motion reflectt,hatV
it
the Staff and Mr. Glasgow will deal with available iniorma,-
tion to solve the question of extension of the trunk;sewe
The motion and seconder agreed.
r.H
it was by
DINANCE AMENDINGdORD.FNOte223geconde:d by Berret, that the qR_
CITY, IOWA, BY ESTABLISHING REGULAT3;ONSIFOR NG ORDINANCE IOWA
TREES be considered and given fret vote for PLANTING OF
Selzer Ayes. Neuhauser, Ferret cls Passaged Roll
Vevera- Bial er. PY088e+ Foster.,
Nancy Seiberlint m ' First consideration given, a/S.
ing the tree g appeared on behalf of R;coject Green.,'
seconded b planting :ordinances. It wsis moved b ' sugpor"t
y Foster to amend the Tree, glAMoY deProsse,
the Forestry Ordinance to incor orate Planting OrdinaAce;and' .
scribed in the memo of October 7 tkie changes Ge de -
concerning Sections 8,10,40.8p,.10.411,6:10,0,' 19a'6fRick Ge,
and, 3.38:11.A(3 , 3shw2lex
Vevera voted nno„ Motion carried, 4 �3. ` Rer,4eri
Balmer, Selzer; and;
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October 12, 1976
Councilman Selzer asked for a clarification
8,10,40,4,C which obligates property owners whose
alterations to structures ,c Section
the tree ordinances, is in excess of °O'�� for
He felt this IO$, to --Comply. taitl'q_
the rights of individuals and further stated dist ac ores' Lr'
ordinance Provis-ion ?�zcroactue$ iipoi��
Of this caliber and magnitude
should etosthe and obtain info as
Project rmation ass adthe c 'Cbuncil'0!
that he was City in the future: to the cost og.thell
Opposed to this Ordinance becauseh Bslmer noted �Flh
closer to government control oyer
2526 Maj,f'ield x?t was' one• ste"E��
private pr - S.Ug , aOb, We$js ,
Councilwoman with
Seni°ns or'Plann_r Ric 11,
wiler on the award B9esti;ons,: ��
si n and Environmentlnatroe Planting- �S Gesh
iri urban gas.ine 5 Plan received frau pe ...'(!
e'§I n awards program for the best
5 . preservation Cr conservatiofr,
It was moved by deProsse, seconded -by ORDINANCE AMENDING 4
BY REPEALING
AMENDING
SECTIORD.
N04 25189 E Perre't, that the
ING- NEW SECTIONS IN LIEU3TiiEREO]4Nbe3E38o11SAR3 ORDINANCE,
vote for passage, Roll call: considered�a"a� ESTABLISH
I e
Neuhauser. Nays: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, ' del,rosse Foster;
tion 2,yes Ferret 1,
given, 4 3. Firsa: considers �r
It was moved by Perret
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL FeProsse;
ADJUSTMENT ,' that. the
Roll be considered anti given �.irst voteTforBO� OF
call: Ayes: deProsse{ Foster,. Neuhauser
Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Passa.c�e,
First consideration ' P'-rret, NS'ys:
It was mc5ved b gjveri.i 4/3-c
requiring that eddby poster, seconded b
Passage must be, coiisiclered�and `hatdthe-rule
g at twa Council meetings prior to the meet''n on for
It is to be finally passed be stns,pendot t"
second consideration and vote be waived' g st�dndc
Hance be voted upon + that the first` 'and`
tive roll call vote was unanimous ' and that: tiie or<i
It was Passage at this time.. Affirms-
moved re Foster, seconded k>yaperretncilmem&ers'Pzesent.
#76-2812, as recorded in Ord; Book 10 _
THE MUNICIPAL a that ORDINANdE
CODE BY PROHIBITING TFIE�'PA;RKING4Ofi47�� �rjDING
HICLES UPON PRIVATE pROPERTY'WiTHOUT CODISENT bF THE; ,O
pWNER.,pR
LAWFUL POSSESSOR, ENACTING P OCEDURES EFFBCTUFITINGC$UWN
HIBITION AND REPEALING SECTIONS 2'
finally adopted at this time. 'fib 3 OF ORD,
was unanimous Aff:Ermstive N4.` 2642 bei
all Councilmembers presient, roll call vote
It was moved by Selzer, second(ed.b
ORDINANCE #76_2813, as recorded in Ord,
AMENDING ZONING Y Balmer, that the.
SEVE ORD, 2238 BY Book` 10, paces '48-:51
RAL CONTIGUOUS PARCELS OFCHANGING E. USE REGU '
FROM RIA ZONE TO R2 LAND S0. OF BRYN MAWR AEidHT§07
R3, and RIB ZONES be passed and adopted,
Page 5 Council Activities
October 12, 1976
Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera,
Balmer. Nays: deProsse. Ordinance adopted, 6/1.
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RESOLUTION #76--371, as recorded in Res. Book 37, ,pages 482-3,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY & FINAL PLAT'OF LOUIS' FIRST ADD,
Affirmative roll call vote was urianims$s, all Coundilme"I?
present.
It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt'RSso-
LUTION #76-372, as recorded in Res. Book 37, pages '484, RPFROV
ING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BRYN MAWR HEIGHTS., PART 8., Affirms-
tive roll call vote was unanimous., all. Councilmembexs,pre$ent,
Council discussed the prelimipary.plat of Vill,age'GZee'n
South. Comm. Dev. Dir. Kraft prese3 ted sketches shpwing. the
overall concept of the dedication of the 40' strip .and trian'=
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Council Activities
October 12, 1976
vote was unanimous, all Councilmembers„present. This ;esq
lution disposes of property, in connection. With tie,"First
Avenue realignment project, to INc, and Mrs. Thomas'Alber-
hasky,
It was moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt,,
RESOLUTION #76-377, as recorded in Res » Book 39, paTs 4;9.1-7.,
AUTI bk1' ZING A REPLACEMENT CONTRACT FOR REAL ESTATIr APP]3 IS}1Ti
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA 9]PRAIS,4L
AND RESEARCH CORP., AND RESCINDING RES,, 076-366" Af£irga-
tive roll call vote was unanimous, all. Councilmem3lers.pr'.esent.
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, to adopt
RESOLUTION #76-378, as recorded in Res. Book 37, pages 498-
504, AUTUPRIZING A REPLACEMENT CONTRACT FOR REAL.ESTATX AP-
PRAISAL SERVICES BET!QEEN THE. CITY OF IOWA -CITY ANLL $OY R.
FISHER, INC., AND RESCINDING RES.. #76-367,. Aff%rn�aROYv roll
call vote was unanimous, all Councilmembers present»,
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, to, dbate
a certain portion of a bid ($4.,.670) $or'an_Ui1 };enewa]
house submitted by Constance Merker. Motion carried, 7(.0.
It was moved by Balmer, seconded, by Fosters tI•o adj;b,urn
this Council meeting to executive sess>gn, at. .10:25 P,,M, for
discussion of negotiations for property. Upon zol;l caZ,l,.
Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Se].zert Vevera, 1Ba'lner.,,
deProsse. Nays: none. Motion carri.ed, 7/0:,
CITY CLERK
Recorded on Tape Reel #33
0
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIOQ\
OCTOBER 11„ 1976
1:30 P.M.
INFORMAL CU DISCUSSION: October 11, at 1:30 P,M,,. Conference
Room, Mayor Mayor Neuhauser presiding. 1976
COUNCIUDIBERS PRESENT:�Seauser, deProsse, Selzer, vevera� Foster.'
Perret, Balmer.
STAF"O'BERS PRE -SENT: Berlin, Schreiber, Jones, Stolfus, Miller, Rauh;
AUDITORS
their Dave Johansen, McGladrey, Hansen, Dunn. ti Co., was present to d'
report for thedations C:ity for therf scat period Maof;
the
bbl financial
�Scuss
� .une 3Q,-
City Manager Neal Berlin called attention to his Sept, Zlstjiiemd-con-
curing the audit procedure. The staff had asked this, year •that the
auditor expand the scope of their report, He Suggested.
of the auditing firm on an ongoing basis thruouu the .
eyeaKsinl,.the service:
Of the audit and the role of the auditor are -changing.ay 3e,coticept
of the General Accounting Office of the Standards for the
mental Organizations, Programs, ActivitiE:s and The 1972'i$,sµe.
elemehts to be audited: i, § ,ft , -,
1) financial, Z ugctioi}s Iis� .three
and 3) program resultsreas )question of economy; d e
quoted sentences from 'Financial Discloto sure Practices q e reviewed With thea1� fid''
en
Cities'. In summa a 1?d?tor, He
had a longway go he pointed out that he wassaying t,�erigah�
y to go to incorporate the audity g that Iowa r?tlt;.
financial program of the City. function into .
tje overall.
Johansen explained the use of the cash, basis
ments, and the need for use of accrual systemi,o forreceiptsand disbuxse-
be changing to this system. The City Manager exPosinedlthae tstate WjIl,
the high financial rating for bonding, the Cit
direction of more complete disclosure. Johansen pointed out o e dil ,
Y will have. to m�bv� yn�e
ta
City has a very healthy financial condition and was investing�iat J`oowa
at an average of 5 1/2;.
Councilman Balmer questioned whether or not; more staff would.bq,rieede8;
to carry out the sul;gested recommendations in the:evffWould b nee
internal accounting control. (lea b c
all the comments had been discussed with�the Ci" .. anse co
anticipate an extraPeople,City an 4an ed that;
Director e any
x but a realignment of duties. Acte d�d not,
been taken, Harvey Miller advised that in some instances,action.ha51a i%
• Council
a�tober ll, 1976
City Manager Berlin advised that
ntory of n17
City property, This tvoulcl be there was not a total
taken at this time, Concerning tpa tad sin accrual Sys
ng hould be
regarding the policy for the formal bidding corrective ,actyon #I
asked for the list for which there had di
Policy. The Cit g process, Councilman Foster
limit is y Policy is more restrictiventh-compliance of City
chane $5,000 and the State limit i;• an State law
g in State law since $10,000. As , the City
City Manager questioned whetherlor purcha�; there has- beern..a.
changed to conform no the! pure sin was writteri, the,
did not w to State law, to be consistent, 9 manual sho d be
thought that he $5,000 expenditures to be s He Stated- that he
to see that it is proper should have control :Vert to his 6pproval.
proper and carried out. the purchasing , but
g Policy,
Councilman Selzer questioned
cooperation between some questioned
if there was a lack of co
Johansen commented between
that the departments and communication e
Engineer-
reviewed
there seemed to be some the f>nance`departtuen"t.
reviewed by Department and Finance. Problem between the
Y the Ci ' Gornceniin #g, bye tinct contracts
plate' contracts approvedtYs legal department, Jojransen noted C ..._
but submitted witheiew b e legal department are beina'� holler,
advised that he wanted the legal review. e legal st;a£f, g fnagecl'yn,
The City AtanaBer,
Johansen explainted #9, compliance with fed'e.ral
to labor and safety standards acts concerning p�
ditures, stating that
compliance, and should make a must take a posh
No extra personnel are conte check that the cor
Pointed out that Civil Rights
at this time
this question, Johansen fel Spaecialist Linda R
City should follow the letter of this was one
interpretation, It was noted that
law' Item
shari'n fun
regards,
are
,act was ld1?king
he areas trhere
g ds has now been dro peed, the match lrrovisionsForarevenucf
In the overall suggestions, Johansen commented. that #1
written dawn, a financial manual, #2
#3, direct draw system for utilit b ' direct de' there should be
There would be no option to Y billing posit for payroll' and
g appealed to Councilriiembers,
the bank. Johansen called attentionl Itoneed for uldcOo=gration betweeir
the Ci P Yroll would. go' directly to
tions.ty and the County concerning traffic and ark,"
division Hescrr dath that are still two or parking Violatidir colleen
For item #6 from 1968 which three, sidewalk and, sut'-
he from
that the interest onos•been disposed 6f yet.
should be deposited where earned first investments
City Manager called attention to the significantuiln.rrg ., inv
then transferred later, the
end balances, which ;is extremely desirel•year-
made aconcerted effort to deal with that problem crease in the
He noted that everyone had
the "state legislature overtime elimination '
replacements. the diificult}rwi,th
Some purchases will be carried over e b to not at
greater than normally, g uP OF personnel
a.1'amount
11
�i
.LOunCll Uiscuss%On
October 11, 1976
REPORT FROM CONSULTANT FOR THE -LIBRARY BUILDING
Consultant Bob Rohif was present along with the members of the Library -
Board for the discussion. Rohif summarized his -recommendations noting
that they were like directions to a contractor or an architect; they set
the basic requirements for what he believes Iowa City should have for
library facilities. He advised that primary public space sd;have r
the first floor, and secondary public spice could be on e second be6nfloor.
The building program should be first, then consideration of alsite. In
answer to the Mayor's question concerning how he would decide where to'
cut if bids came in too high after a bond issue•}vas authorized, Rohl.f
stated that this had not ever happened to him. Generally prices had come
in plus or minus 5% of the budget, which is where they should1be; '
they aren't, somebody hasn't done their job. He explained yo'u can if
fG:t
there by doing the right kind of things during the preliminary pians,
during the working drawings, and by very good construction estimates.
In their own construction project, they use the architect as 'the cdns;truc_
iton manager, up to the bid stage, and they hold him responsiijle.. If it
comes in over bid, he know' he's got to redo the pians fo
They have gone back before the bidding stage and trimmedr m'inin'g.
, thin€is out.
The City Manager pointed out that in the initial'discussion with the
architects, they should understand clearly the parameters of ,' h t
responsibility. Rohif added that the architect should also b
realistic initial budget. ei given a
Mayor Neuhauser asked for the disadvantages of adding to the present
library. Rohlf advised that originally he had told the Library Board
that if this was to be a consideration, he did not'want to be-��oi}q.ideted
as a consultant. He did not recommend it, the costs would be enormous to
bring it to any kind of efficiency level. Councilman Selzer a5,ked what.
kind of controls Rohif would have working with the architect tg control
costs. Rohif advised that his contract is finished. He was aked to
make a program and make a building site rec:omnendation, anything other
than that would await any action Council might take. The building h
projected for 20 years growth.is
Rohif pointed out that after a new library is built, the useage;wil'1
increase from 40 to 200%. Libraries are traffic generators, v6d ndn-
competitors. He noted that expansion should be built in to the building.
Mayor Neuhauser questioned whether or not the building could be�pl'anned'
with offices or apartments on the second floor. He gave examples of
different kinds of uses, but noted that laws are different indifferent
states. Rohif explained that he had recommended the best site Lifter
taking into consideration the rankings of some practicalities. "%The
Mayor pointed out that the majority of the Council would prefer an
alternative site to Block 64, as it is too valuzible a site, as lar as
commercial development goes. The post office ho
the Same disadvantages
that the present library has. He has no recommendation for city use'of,
the old library, because of the several levels, there is a very inef-
ficient
use of space.
• • Counc
i
l'Dis
October 11,
Councilwoman deprosse asked for an explanation of criteria -used can_ -
ferning Sites 1 and 2,
for pedestrian ROhlf stated thai; after site sizeand
considered, vehicles, public transportation , accessil?i]ify
, and
Perking. tuexe, .
After discussion of the relationship between the urban.renewal
and the library, the Council decided 1:0 have the Ci h
the situation with Zuchelli, Program
Library Board Building Chaim an see what he recommends DavidaIC lgnae=
renewal , noted that they are su o tens o
.investigationOfviability of the
site. Councilman Foster suggested"urban
Chairman Ron Farber commented thatthe
the second,floo�, Boal
presented when it was, was so Co anon that the site stud}r,,vas
urban ,renewal project, tmc.1 fouId consider it, as part, of the
ARCHITECIURA1, BARRIER REPORT
Program Coordinator Julie Vane la
Program which identifies, explained theArchitectural Barrier II
h ledthRem
following Cit �Pr°vements scheduled in three phases at;
Civic Center Y properties: City Park, Animal Shelter.,, Cemei' p 4ee
Municipal Airport, Public Libra
Sewage Treatment Plant and Water Treatme;nt Plant atcreation Centers
from HCDA block grant funds allocated in fiscal ears cost °f 11 .
man Selzer commented on the good drawings Y 76 $ 77„ S&' '
Design Features, g ire the Summary of :BarTierqunci -
Vann commented that wherever possible in-house labor will be used..
Council discussed the possibility of the new f, ,and the
ance
by the veterinarians,
Y Manager stated that the Animal Control fanmal shelter)rdinteas being. reVa,ewed
Possible solutions to
lift vs. elevator wereprovide rest items discussedmfornthe the Civlobby
c Celevel nter,a d
vation was made that the question of restrooms is serious n clra�r.
accessible or not, V Thi obser-
public phone which we charged Red ed that the Civic
Center hasnalsemiowa City,
public phone, for which there is no the Library has,a
charge., 'i
Councilman Selzer called attention to sidewalk repair workdone at the
corner o£ Lower Pluscatine and Sycamore, with.no ,curb cut..The City
Manager explained that utility companies are not reququt,.ired to ,put in, carp
cuts unless the curb is damaged, Some, o£ the disadyanta es, ,o
cuts were discussed.
g f` the; curb
The reserved parkin
Industries. Counci;lmanSelzer requestedage 33) lcost $5 -DO that Herb, Cochran be m'pd aware
Of these signs, Council discussed the reserved a
epecial permits to be issued, The procedure to. Parking
g spaces, and .the;
explained. Use by women in the 8th or 9th month of the Permits was_
77te staff was c Pregnancy was questioned,
nice to have helppfromnted on a good report. Vann advised that it was
graphics department. She advised that she
• Souncit
• O'tober
would insert a paragraph on architectural barriers
Council
accessibility Selzer commented
that the Tequirenents r
r in the rehab. program.
concensus from the Co and the Cit, equired by fM fog
A formal motion will be
that the Staffy should use theRj
e at should proceed wi 171ero was a
--- the regular meeting, the Project
Regarding the memo from Public Works Director Dick Plast'
1976, requesting a budget amendment to purchase
used at the landfill, there was 0r �ctotd '
no objection b an earth scraper td be
Councilman Foster c o C°until.
concerning called attention to P.lastino�
c nc rninser ache traffic
problems s memo of
af ter °f the Court Street resident`ober s. 6,
Chief, Mr. Patrick the residents had met With ' Mgbr
scheduled, would like to meet with the police
Council, A meeti
Councilman VeP � �ill'be
vera reported that he had found out where Block 46 was
located. It is between
Avenues. "G" irH Street and
Street and Sixth and Seventh
CITi7Pm nnnmr -_ _
`u'LrL, l:NSIVE PLAN
Mayor Neuhauser asked that a Meeting,
Councilmen Vevera, Selzer and 13a
Kirin lineh d,Se to discuss the prgcess,
$ of a consultant, The Ma ethat questions c g
Plan concerns the future Yor advised as the Co oncernin
Comm, wanted to bet inputgrowth and development of the citPrehensive
concerned that the City from at least 50% of y, tjte G, p,
wanted someone extremel no a skewed re the citiiens. $he_y�
before and (mows how to Y qualified who has done ith6ri of tha'Citr and
the Comprehensive Plan get Participation asthis kindiof work
to have acceptance cityit seemT vital fqr
City Manager Neal wide,
City wants to know commented that what is
that the People to know that the decisions Portant is
y have had an the
on what ions have
of that the
a already been made;
The Mayor noted that ultimately happened.
gererate interest forthe newspaper survey and the s
suggested the e the neighborhood mee•tin s, ample survey 'shoul'd
City staff. xpert�-se from universit g COanoilman Seltzer
deliver and pi so he suggested that theSPe.; e might be ut liied�
time to develock up a survey to each anitaticAl ,Department cou7!da� the
that the communit survey. In res househo:td, Staff Wil.1 not have the
Y has an adverse Cou nci�� Selzer"s .comment
outside the City, Councilwoman deprosse
was from out -of -tit hiring of Consultants
noted that the structure would replied that if the consultant,
It is not a biased or not have built-in jirejudices. Krafft
the questionaire :is extremely signifant.so
Women Voters had Properly structured questionaire.
cost to Ci Previously volunteered The Lea
the Co �' Mayor Neuhauser co to survey door-to-doorno
mprehensive Plan CO -Ord- anted that it was at no
Comm, to determine the future of Iota for
Lotulcll li:lsaussior 1i II
October 11, 1976
City. Councilwoman deProsse added that it was not appropriate•£gr the
Council to decide the future either, -the community should help, Council
decided to vote on the matter at Tuesday's meeting.
COUNCIL TIME
Councilman Selzer asked what the role of Councilpersons should be at ck
public hearing. The Mayor stated that the hearing was for Councsl to
hear from the public, and that 'the time for Crouncihipters too spear is
at the informal discussion or at the ist reading.of the gid nandes, and
the Council should try to keep an open mind until, after tF�e h'eari:aig,
Councilman Perret suggested that after the public input, Gouncilniembers
should be able to ask questions from 'the staff or the public,Councih
man Balmer thought that the staff should ve at the. informal.discliysicn,
The Mayor was asked to enforce the five m:inute,limit for I'exsons speaki:
before Council. The City Manager suggested that.after th. public, heaxi
is closed, the Council could discuss ,ideas presented or innlce their own
observations. Councilman Vevera reminded members that they should not
announce their voting intention at a hearing.
AGENDA
Mayor Neuhauser explained that the reason the contracts concerning the
re -use appraisals were being redone was that HUD had advised that the
property could not be bought at the 197 prices and resolci at.nekr.appraisWl
values. Redevelopment Program Coordinator Paul Claves ex
pj,ained.tjat to
get valid prices as soon as possible and geb HUD out,.of�,e prog>;am as
soon as possible, the City would, be vl a crash program wW;(:h would. need
appraisals on the worth of parcels at residential value and commercial
values, 28 different values on 17 different parcels. He. explaiinga- the.
rollover financing method the City will use to pay � b.l(a. o$ what we,
owe, noting that it will be touch and go -to raise enoug}t. n}oney to get
HUD out of the picture.
City Manager Berlin pointed out that all Salaries had._been recomputed,
for the current fiscal year, and the City is. within 10; of:what v4s
budgeted for personnel costs, as a result of contract negotiations,
Concerning the sewer on Scott St., the City Manager pointed out that the,
City is at the end of the line concerning, develop ment.and, ;will nggd.an;
agreement with Glasgow concerning,extension Of the truck.5ewer. Council-
man Selzer pointed out that the real problem. is that Ralsi;on Creole is
catching the bulk of the water way out where it starts coming d6wh-
Regarding the situation of expansion of the BPI Lift Statj#, thq City,
Manager pointed out that McCreedy and Nagle. will have to Come to Uie
City with a proposal that satisfies berth BDI'anId the Cit ' to ezpajidIthe
lift station, and being sure there is sufficient capaeit}r'in that lift
station later on for development of BDI land.. Meeting adjourned 5;5d
P.M.
Tape recorded on Reel #33
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INFORti14L COUNCIL DISCUSSION cr
October 251976� '
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1:30 P.M.
INFORMAL COW, CIL DISCUSSION: October 25, 1976, 1:30 P.M. Conference
Room at the Civic Center, Mayor Pro, Tem deProsse presiding, I
COUNCILMEMBER, PRESENT: deProsse, Vevera Selzer, Foster, Balmer, � I!
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ABSENT: Neuhauser (1:40 P.M.), Perret
(1;45 P.M.)
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT:
Berlin, Stol£us, Schreiber Se
ydel.
ZONING APPLICATIONS
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Senior Planner Don Schmeiser was present to discuss applications with
the Council. He explained Item #18, Eastdale D1J111 final Ala"t, noting
that the staff might ask for deferral, 2 items have not been completed,
Mayor Neuhauser arrived, 1:40 P.M., and presided over the meEiII
Concerning the i�t. Prosneet rezonin
is rezoned, the sewer will, b ered he whenttheostibdivis n,plAtscpmes `
in. Mayor Neuhauser called attention to the Ci i
previously, that if Council made a decision to rezone, it be
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harder to refuse a subdivision. Schmeiser stated that if that is true
14s,
that the City cannot control density once it is rezoned, that
hen t}is t u
no alternative but to leave it R1A, If rezoned RIA to R2 and1RIA to
it
RIB, it will surcharge that sewer, also if it were all RIB. council.
discussed donation of land for parks, and it was pointed out j,hat.iie.
land could be dedicated first, but rezoning could not be. cortin tint upon
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the dedication. g p
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City Manager Neal Berlin advised that he did not have an
on the Court Hill -Scott Boulevard, matter., Y�zvl to report
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The City Manager questioned intent Of the Council concerning delay of
the publishing of the Storm 4E! Ol.ain_On August 31st the City
Manager had explained that if the Ordinance; was published on September
30th, the four subdivisions being considered: one ,next to the funeral
home on American Legion Road
g the Ea tdale Mal]
Village Green South, would not come under the Ordinancrn e. Eaawr rl' iso II!
concerned, as he thought B t!
g Byrn bfatrr 8 would not come under the Storm
Water Ordinance. However, this rezoning did not come to Counc`,
October 5th and the preliminary plat on October 12th The Staff til
saying that any preliminary plat of a subdivision coming to Council for
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consideration after publication of the Ordinance leoulll come under the 1
requirements of the Storm Water Ordinance, There were no objections rta
this staff position. Consultant Lindley had a seminar on the Ogdinance 1
for three nights last week, with approximately 50 persons in attendance,
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AGENDA
Concerning Item #21 19-1
,eement with Feder,
concerning conditions to be placed upon the
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t.i
Oct`;. 2
Page, 2
-.moo tho rosy wnVeyance of
Manager pointed out the October 21stger� Attorney B.1, thelill lin, the
October 22ndout,—ttorne -> ?e City
Systematicallytothis matter, specific steps to be pursued
Mayor Neuhauser expressed concern
legal opinion on whether and a°teal that she wool
the Ai ort Co the City has a right to buyd like to get a
rP Commission for resale. She stated it was h rano back from
why they should be able to establish an industrial park and collect'ail
the revenues for the Ai understand
all. The City has given land for airport puty having
no benefit at
needed for airport, can they build an zndustrial ark?� and '' lt,is not
was made that a referendum would be needed to abolish the observation
sion. Councilmembers asked for additional information and backrt; Co
rfl mmis-
Councilman Vevera questioned Item #13, conveyance ti agraimd.
abandoned alle in Block 9 Dlanville f�econv Addition Portion , roflan
Stolfus noted that the co y - Addition �_. teCler Abbie
adjoining property complete alley had been divided and 'sold to.
description on one of ere' and this coos just a correction of a legal
the deeds,
City Manager Berlin advised that he would report at Tuesday meetinn on
the Dean Oakes matter.
HOUSL`'G INSPECTION PROGRt4�I
Housing Coordinator Lyle Seydel was present for discussion. City Manager
Berlin commented that early next year the Federal Government will ralease
monies for housing for a variety of programs„ There has been a
in federal legislation which potentially could increase the Opportunities
Iowa City might have to acquire additional senior citizen un Opp change
staff has been discussing how applications could be encouraged olid what
alternatives ora for the Ci � The
ideas to Council, so they would have some indicanoneofto
which it would be worthwhile for the staff to s end present th,0se
determine areas �°se areas in
in which Council is not int p more tune, and
A
erested at all.
memo from Seydel will be sent in the 0..t:ober 24th packet faith additional
information. Seydel eeplained the t ,sfi and concerning the geed for
housi n housing standards. Iowa City's first efforts were in eed r
housing inspectors authorized. In FY77 3 additional inspectors were
authorized.
Seydel pointed out the increase in the number of precent of c
With the Code. He explained that out of 233 oimer-occupiedOut of 2 , sin
family dwellings, 1Q4 units met all requirements,Oingle-
family rental units, 57 received CertiicatesofCompliance9 single' -
Tom
that cooperation from o�mers has been excellent and m1�0any dwellings have
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Couneaii 1?iscu 711
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been brought into compliance. Of certificates not issued, the major
deficiencies were no handrails, broken glass and lack of elects;cat
outlets in each room.
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Seydel commented that Chapter 9.30.5 had been rewritten and a public
hearing held last June. Because of the turmoil created, ip has been
completely rewritten so that it is more readable by the average ci;ii.zen
and the single-family owner occupied dwellings have been ecluded;£roq
cyclical inspection. A number of exemptions have been prov ded, ?7ere
is a special chapter for single-family, owner -occupied units that ;%fill ,JJ�
eliminate several requirements if that family has been living in the
unit. This will eliminate the provision for two outlets (fi?r,the g�randma
that doesn't need them). It still contains authorization to inspect a, j
single-family, owner -occupied dwelling upon receipt of a complaint :or on
the occupants request. It also contains a requirement for an inspection li,
prior to the sale or transfer of that property.
The present draft; has been submitted to the realtors, the Bar tlsso ;cation
Protective Association of Tenants, the public interest research group,the Tenants
received fromnited for the pressAction and radio.CiComn Comments will beprort has been
eevaluated before
resubmitting the document to Council for consideration. it
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A unit can be sold with code violations, but the buyer will 'be made
aware of these violations and required to bring,it in, to compliance'by.a
certain time. He pointed out that this is an administrative procedure
and does not belong in the Code. There should be a separate chapter,
dealing with tenant -landlord relationships such as rent withhol.ding�,
repair by tenant and reprisal evictions„ It was noted that the City can
be a complainant. Complainants names are not public records and are
confidential. Most complaints are for garbage, weeds and brgken windows. !�
After the next Housing Commission meeting on November 10th, recommendations,!'
will be sent to Council. The City Manager stated that the legal staff
is investigating the legal responsibility of the City on investigations..
Detroit, University City of Missouri and Madison Heights in Michigan
have the same type of inspection requirement. A house rented; out far
the summer is considered a rental unit, and will be inspected. ;Q fee
will be charged on inspection for sale property. Seydel advised that
there will be, paid by the owner. If the program must be self-
supporting, the rental permit rates would have to change. Presently .the
charge is $10.00 per building, $1.00 per unit. The City Manager staled
that when the HCDA money runs out, the program would not be a,5similated �! .
automatically in the City budget, but alternatives would be looked at;
from the program side and the revenue side.
HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY
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Community Development Director Dennis Kraft was present. He jointed out is
that while judging entries for the Community Betterment program iri
cities of 1,000/2,000 category, he found that a remarkable number of
things are being done for the elderly in housing and social program,
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Pa&e 4
Most used federal money and volunta {
me-
Administration program and some HUD pry
CongxegatQ meals,,well_.
elderly clinics had been combined with a facility or in.a facility
adjacent to the housing,
Housing Coordinator Seydel commented that Iowa City's Section a housing
program is not progressing well. This is happening all oyer .the count
with fair market rent being the greatest hindrance, as units within the
price range simply cannot be found in Iowa City. The cooperative agree- !I
ment with Coraville will be discussed on November 16th with the Coralyilli
Council. At the present time we have 110 units in Section 8, andl94
units in the Section 23 Program.
Looking ahead to what might be expected in the next year or so, he iii
outlined three programs funded, and explained options idth the irograits
(1) Section 8 Programs--he advised not seeking additional exis`,iiig units
because of the fair market rent limitations, (2) 202 Funcliag and! �3) l
Public Housing. Detailed information of the programs will be sentt6 ii
Council in the packet of October 29th concerning each of t-nese prggrams, !
Councilman Foster asked if any non-profit organizations have been interest!
in programs, and Seydel advised that he had spoken to representatives.,of 11
Systems Unlimited and to Reverend Welsh and Msr. Madsen. Mayor N\ uhaysexI'
said she would be interested in seeing a rough estimate ok bow much the. 11
senior citizen center part of that, the public use space, V?hat that g
would cost. She did not think all functions for senior citizens should. !I
be relegated to one building, {j
Seydel advised that the census data, using income as a guide, shows that I
Iowa City could use 900 units for elderly. He has 58 applications for
Autumn Park, along with 112 persons in the present Iowa City progrvmnha !i
will be offered the opportunity. The City Manager commented that he had
discussed elderly housing with Zuchelli, but when he comeson the 1st, !
Zuchelli will give a brief update on where the program stands and review 1!
with staff and Council the kinds of considerations and concerns Couincil I
will be dealing with down the road.
REHAB ELIGIBILITY AREAS
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Community Development Director Dennis Kraft and Redevelopment Pro
Coordinator Julie Vann were present to present the criteria used to
determine the geographic area for the housing rehab programa as,discutssed it
with the consultant Duke Kucharzak. Council discussed Optign =1, ozue ;i
large area South of Dlarket, Fiast of Gilbert, North of the railroad-tracks
and West of Fifth Avenue, Muscatine Avenue and Ralston Creek, and,t? ion.
#2 A, South of Market, East of Gilbert, North of the railroad tracks and i!
West of Fifth Avenue and Muscatine Avenue. Vann explained that the City
will not service houses within a block from Ralston Creek (in flood
plain) this year. Rundell Street will also be .considered next year, �-
Councilman Vevera favored Option 1. Cauncilmembers Foster, Selier;
deProsse and Balmer favored Option 2. The Mayor advised the staiN that
there was a general consensus to use Option 2, A and B.
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FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE CITY
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Mel Jones
presentptforldiscussiont The Mayor poin'tednoitller thatDthe1City Manager had
listed 4 items on which he wanted an indication from Council ,on what
they want to-do. The first item was parking tickets, The City Manager
noted a correction for page 4, paragraph 3 of the October 224' memo,,
This paragraph had been reworded to make it clearer. He advised that
there had been no answer for the legal department concerning the legality
of charging $1,00 for parking fine for the first 24 hours, and xaising
the fine after that, The Mayor asked for information on fro time
allowed on some parking meters. The City Manager pointed out the consensus
of the Council to consider this, if it is determined that it is legal.
Increased administrative process and costs were discussed.
City Manager Berlin called attention to the fact that in consIderation.
of revenues for FY 77, Council had selected the parking fine as,one'of
the alternatives to be a revenue source. The other alternatilfe was to
charge for trash pickup, The City Manager asked Council to establish) a
priority, asking if it was more important for the staff to continue tb
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work on the budget for FY 78, or is it more important that they go back
and undertake a study of what financial revenue alternatives are available
to balance the FY 77 budget.
REM\T EE SHARING
The City Manager stated that in the FY 77 budget time, extensibn.of
revenue sharing was not resolved. Now that it is approved, the April 77
payment, $97,000.00 should be allocated. As the budget was prepared,
staff stated their concern on the reliance in -the operating budget
on sources of revenue such as revenue sharing, and suggested that we
should look harder at applying those revenues to non-recurringpexpanses
of the City, particularly capital outlay. This payment beconne a.factot
in balancing the FY 77 budget as a result of the decision made.;by' the
Appeals Board, Councilwoman deProsse advised that she did not object ,to
use of some property tax as a subsidy for mass transit. The Mayor n9t04
that in the future Council would have to come to grips on how 10 finatice
mass transit system. She was not in agreement to use the operaiting
subsidy (municipal transit assistance) to maintain the sane, level of
service, but to expand service.
The City Manager commented that the Council had, two options thee, 1) -to
go back to the staff and say Council wants you to come up with an additional
source of revenue for the current fiscal year that would allow us to
apply this to improved transit service, or 2) say that we ate going to
cut out an expenditure of $100,00o in the budget in some other area so,
that we can improve transit service. After further discussion -the Mayor
commented that the only decision Council had reached was to put all of
the revenue sharing :into capital expenditures and keep it out o£ operating
expenditures, but they were not sure how to do it. The City Manfop
offered to go back in the budget and identify an,,eas where we can offset
and come back with some specific suggestions. The where
swe canzo
discussion stating that by the end of the 3 ed
3/4 years, the oper4ting
expenses should be independent of the revenue sharing.
Council Disc4ssion
Oct, ,!S„ 1970
page. §
CEMETERY TRUST FUND
According to the memo of October 18th in the meeting of October 26th
the Mayor commented that there was no alternative but to restore the.
fund.trust uc,etCouncil
could
teamance,.
to not accept perpetual arebut understa code, the City has Ordinance,.
obligation to maintain the cemetery, perpetual care or not. The City
can use only the interest from a perpetual care find. He suggested,that
the City could go to court to see if the Court would approve disposal Pf
a trust fund. In most principalities the whole concept is outdated..
staff,assessgwherevwe are financially,pursue
and comethis
backidea
to Council. legal
TRANSIT OPERATIONS ASSISTANCE
The City Manager anted that the staff would start to allocate the
revenue sharing and let Council know how far apart we are from where we.
have to be.
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPREiLNSIVE PIAN
The City Manager noted that there was a revised page from the contract. j
There are two surveys, the sample survey ( a door-to-door survey) and a
general survey. Commissioner Blum comented that if University expertise f.
was used, there is always the question that the University has aivested
interest. Also most of their personnel have already committed Their.
time and could not do this project. The Mayor pointed out that Uhe Com-
prehensive Plan Committee and the Committee on Community Needs would lie,
involved in the formation of the questionnaires, and the survey wouid:t�e
unity. Councilman Selzer noted that further'
representative of this comm
discussion was not needed because there are four votes now for the i
contract.
There was a short discussion of changing of zones for the entirq- City,
in the new Zoning Ordinance, as initiated by the Staff. I
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The Mayor called attention to the invitation to meet Thomas Mandl, new i
executive director of the Iowa Civil Rights Association, at 5.00 P.M. l i
Thursday, October 28th at the Iowa Memorial Union. �I
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Foster to adjourn to ex�.cutive
session for discussion of the appointment of the Board of. Electrical
Examiners. Upon roll call Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, if
Selzer, and Vevera voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 7/0. iI
The meeting adjourned at 5:10 P.M.